This tour consists of a walk around of the ancients roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, buried from the ashes of the volcano Vesuvius in 79 AD. See the highlights on a walking tour with a private guide or in a small group setting.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Private group
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 5.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English, Italian, French, German, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese
Experience
Highlights
- Experience Pompeii as it was in its heyday
- Feel like an ancient Roman during this historical tour
- Discover the beauty of Pompeii and Herculaneum
Full description
A walk in Pompeii is an experience unlike any other; the city still feels as lively as ever. Learn about the history of the town and how the Romans lived with a tour of all the most important public buildings and private houses.
Herculaneum is much smaller but better preserved than Pompeii. While Pompeii was covered in 4 to 5 meters of ash, an avalanche of mud 20 meters thick buried Herculaneum.
Second storeys, carbonized wooden objects, intact paintings and mosaics are still fully visible. The city comes back to life with your guide's explanations.
The tour of Pompeii lasts 2 hours and includes a detailed look at the western part of the ancient town, the location of the most important public buildings, homes and shops.
Includes
- Private guide
- Skip-the-line admission fees to Pompeii and Herculaneum
- Transportation
- Food and drinks
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
The main entrance of the Pompeii ruins, called the "Porta Marina Superiore".
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
Not allowed
- Umbrellas
- Backpacks
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothes, and bring sunglasses, a hat and water in the summer
- Small group option available to select when booking
